£2.5bn and beyond? Transfer window set to break all records

Premier League clubs are set to break records with their spending in the summer transfer window, having already spent £2.26bn on new players. This figure marks a 12.7% increase from the previous summer, with the current record standing at £2.36bn from the 2023 window. As the 1 September deadline approaches, more deals are expected, with uncertainty surrounding the futures of several players. BBC Sport provides a detailed analysis of the spending and compares it with other European leagues.